If you ever need to completely wipe your data from your BlackBerry – perhaps it is being exchanged, or you are giving it to someone else (why?) – but are not keen on going through every section and deleting email, contacts etc manually then read on.
First, make sure you have backed up everything using the Desktop Manager software that comes in the box. You can also download it from RIM’s web site.
Once you are happy that you have a full back up, go to Applications>Options>Security Options>General Settings and then prees the Application button. There should be an option to “Wipe Handheld”.
If you select this option you can then choose whether to wipe any 3rd party applications you have installed or not. You must then click ok and it will, after a warning that you will lose all data, ask you to confirm by typing in the word “blackberry” without the quotes.
When it is done “wiping” your data it will re-boot and you device is now as it was out of the box and ready to exchange, or sell on eBay etc.
Be warned though, you WILL lose ALL data so only follow the above instructions if that is what you want.
David
David Allen BlackBerry Tips
Ok, so it’s never going to replace those big 80s style Ghetto Blasters but sometimes (mainly when I’m alone!), whilst doing jobs around the house or office, I like to have a bit of music on.
I’ve discovered that having the Javelin, placed in it’s holster with my MP3 collection blasting out, means that the music follows me wherever I go. The only problem is, as soon as I put it in the holster, the auto key guard kicks in and turns the music off.
The solution? Whilst on the Music Player page hit the Menu/Application/BlackBerry (or whatever you call the button with the dots on) and select “Switch Application” then choose “Home”.
Voila! The music continues, even when locked in the holster.
Now, on with the washing up…
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As a T-Mobile BlackBerry user I was gutted to learn that the new touch screen BlackBerry Storm 9500 was only to be released via Vodafone. It was bad enough that the iPhone was O2 only and I was unhappy that RIM were playing at being Apple!
A lot of my T-Mobile clients were asking questions too – was I going to have to start moving them to Voda? Before Xmas 2008 the phones were red hot. A fantastic TV ad campaign for the Storm was really driving interest in BlackBerry so that was great. It was just unfortunate for those tied in to contracts with other networks.
Once we got hold some stock I started to think otherwise though. For the first time ever I was not impressed with a new BlackBerry. The touch screen was temperamental and the software (as on many touch screen devices) not easy to master.
I know they will improve the software and screen usability but I for one, was glad I had not rushed out and purchased the Storm when it was first released.
Watch this space…
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